Aplysia oculifera from the Philippines

June 3, 2003
From: Erwin Koehler


Dear Bill,

Here is the first one from my recent trip to the Philippines, Negros Oriental Island, Divesite, "Dauin", nightdive.

Data:
Length: 54mm
Depth: 12m
Date: 07 May 2003

Cheers,
Erwin

Erwin@Philippine-Sea-Slugs.com

Koehler, E., 2003 (Jun 3) Aplysia oculifera from the Philippines. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/10110

Dear Erwin,
I am pretty sure this is Aplysia oculifera. It has the folded edge to the parapodia and although the little black rings [eye-spots] are not clear, you can see traces of them in the plain brown patches.
Best wishes
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2003 (Jun 3). Comment on Aplysia oculifera from the Philippines by Erwin Koehler. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/10110

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